Where Do I Start?

This is really hard. Seriously. What if you don’t want to hear what I have to say (or rather, read what I have to type)? What do I know about publishing a Blog? Maybe the goal is to not think so hard and just share my experience and wisdom.

I am Susan. I have been a mental health counselor for about 15 years. I only remember this because I started shortly after my twin nephews were born in 2007. I feel like I have been doing this for so much longer.

I never dreamed my life would become a whirlwind. I was just plodding along, one foot in front of the other, then WHAM!! Everything changed in an instant. I never wanted children. I never thought I had anything to share with a child. Now I know differently. A child really can change everything. My nephews may not “be mine” but I could not love any two people more. Thankfully my sister is okay with sharing them.

They have taught me so much. Things like how to laugh until my sides hurt and cry when I am sad. I have been reminded how wonderful the world around me is and I can marvel at the little things. The world is so much clearer through the eyes of a child who is discovering things for the first time.

I am not sure where this is going except as a preamble to bigger things. Where this blog and this next adventure takes me remains to be seen. I am anxious and fearful, but also excited and intrigued. I would love to see you come along for the journey. We may both learn something along the way!

Love & Peace,

Susan